Painting Supervisor | Permanent Position

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  • Join an Australian company with over 25 years of painting experience in the domestic and commercial market.
  • Full-time permanent position with a vibrant and flexible workplace culture.
  • Attractive salary of $85,000 (negotiable on experience) plus super, company vehicle & phone.

The Company…

The company is a well-established specialist in residential and commercial painting. They focus on external/internal painting, wallpapering, venetian plastering, decorative feature walls, plaster repairs, metal roofs, water damage repairs, office fit-outs, tilt-up panels, repaints, body corporate, real estate and graffiti removal.


With their solid customer-focused industry reputation and uniquely designed project implementation, they have earned respect across the industry sector, while demonstrating a high quality of workmanship, utilising reliable materials that are backed by industry-accredited manufacturers. Over the years, they have increased their market share, setting themselves up for continued business growth, and are now seeking to employ a Painting Supervisor who is committed to delivering high-quality leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to build and maintain a strong team culture and work ethic.


The Position…

In this position, you will be responsible for management of multiple domestic and commercial projects, ensuring that the completed work meets the highest quality standards. You will need to be an effective communicator that can lead a motivated team, provide excellent customer service and be a professional representative of the company’s established workplace ethics. The position is responsible for liaising with and in certain cases assisting various trades and specialist contractors. You will be reading job briefs and interpreting plans as well as conducting onsite check measures, and ordering appropriate materials. In addition, you will be liaising with customers, engineers, building managers, and other key stakeholders involved in each individual project and providing project-specific updates and reporting to key internal stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing and being accountable for project cost management, timeframes, and overall quality of workmanship
  • Assisting and directing a paint trade base on varying-sized projects
  • Establishing and building excellent relationships between trades and customers, trade contractors, and suppliers
  • Working with your team to plan, deliver and drive projects to achieve desired margin outcomes, high quality, and meeting set deadlines.
  • Assisting with delivering project plans to achieve the best outcome for commercial clients and domestic customers
  • Coordinate and provide project-specific updates and reports to key stakeholders regarding variations and rectification management.

The Ideal Candidate…

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in the building sector (painting & decoration experience preferred)
  • Experience overseeing and/or supervising a team of tradespeople.
  • Trade Qualifications preferred and/or a proven experience within the painting industry.
  • Must hold a current driver’s licence & a white/blue card.
  • Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills.
  • An understanding of WHS requirements on small and large work sites.

The Benefits…

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic and progressive business, offering long-term stability of employment and an attractive salary plus superannuation, a company vehicle, and a phone. The company has a fun, family-like culture that thrives on the success of their employees. They like to acknowledge the positive contributions of their employees and have regular meetings, and staff events within the organisation which builds a great team working environment. Further, they offer support for career advancement with ongoing training and development.

Apply Now…

If you are an experienced Painting Supervisor, have experience in painting, construction, or similar, and are looking for a long-term rewarding career, then please apply and the team will be in touch to discuss the position in further detail.